The study shows that more than a quarter of the jobs surveyed pay less than the median market wage, and 43% pay less than a key benchmark the state has used for decades.
State Government
Alaska Senate prepares to vote on public education funding boost as Dunleavy vows veto
A priority of House and Senate leaders, the boost appears to lack the support needed to override the governor.
Whether a ‘pickle’ or a ‘crisis,’ the Alaska House is struggling with a deficit budget
The Alaska Legislature’s quest to pass a viable state budget before the end of the legislative session in mid-May isn’t getting any easier.
Alaska Permanent Fund suffers multibillion-dollar decline amid Trump tariff-driven market crash
According to preliminary figures published by the Alaska Permanent Fund Corp., the fund’s assets declined from $81.7 billion on Tuesday to $79.7 billion at the end of the day on Friday.
University of Alaska regent appointees face legislative criticism over decision to remove DEI language
Two University of Alaska Board of Regents appointees faced criticism from state lawmakers at a Senate Education Committee meeting Wednesday as part of their confirmation process.
Alaska lays off 30 public health workers as Trump cuts ripple through state government
The Alaska Department of Health abruptly laid off 30 public health employees this week after the federal government canceled a series of grants unexpectedly early.